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Puppies and dogs in Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Mel

Mutt

Female, Adult
Newbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for a new best buddy? Here she is. Mel is incredibly sweet, silly, cuddly, and fun-loving. She loves snuggling up, chasing tennis balls, going for long walks, and swimming. She's happy to be by your side in whatever you're doing! She's 7 years old, 28 pounds (perfect size!), and up-to-date on all vaccinations. She has some behavioral quirks that make our home with two small children no longer a good fit, which is why we've made the hard decision to rehome her. We're looking for an adult-only home, where Mel would be the only pet, or with other dogs. (She currently lives with another dog and they do great together.)
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Piglet

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet and sensitive girlie, PIGLET is older puppy perfection. She is fostered in Beverly MA with resident dogs and teens too. She is well on her way with the house training and other basics. Loves a good snuggle. And is always down for some play! Says her foster mom––“Piglet is great and getting more confident each day. She is either playing or sleeping. She is great at entertaining herself with a ball or a toy inside and outside. She loves being outside on nice days. She loves cuddling, dogs and humans alike. She is such a fun puppy! She absolutely loves my dogs. The first few days she was a bit shy around them. once she felt comfortable, she was right in the pack, playing with the big boys! She has puppy zoomies around 7pm then relaxes on the couch after for a snuggle. The couch is her favorite place. She’s a typical puppy, an excellent dog ,with beautiful eyes!” She is available to a home anywhere in New England and into NY with a resident dog. She is not cat tested. And she can live with respectful children. Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that may be a match for you, some of which are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs and our adoption process is here www.rescueinc.dog/the-process All of our pups come with the following:  spayed or neutered age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) health certificates  dosed with flea and tick + heartworm preventatives new martingale collar (sometimes a harness) with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30-days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian microchip with free registration  sample of Canidae food that your pup is eating prior to pick up  WE ISOLATE OUR OWN PUPS in our state licensed facility, which means we have eyes on your puppy or dog for the MA mandated 48 hours. During this timeframe, your pups not only see our isolation vet twice but also receive additional rounds of dewormer along with pre + probiotics; transition to Canidae food; additional behavior assessments as they decompress; and so much love and thoughtfulness from our volunteers. Your pups are bathed at intake and again before pick up. All are paired in kennels with littermates or for those that travel alone, we have a rotation of volunteers to visit with them. We provide enrichment throughout the day and meditation music during nap time and through the overnight. We use these 48 hours to ready your pup to transition into a foster or adoptive home and do all that we can to reduce their stress while they are with us.  Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.   Approved Massachusetts Rescue #0048 // Registered 501c3 EIN #84-3954548  ##1917779##
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Cobalt

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 4 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
"Cobalt is such a love. He’s gentle, super snuggly and just adorable" Cobalt is fostered in Topsfield MA with kiddos and a cat! Says his foster mom––"Cobalt is such a love. He’s gentle, super snuggly and just adorable.He cried for a few minutes in his crate on the way home then settled right down for a snooze. He explored the yard and house then met his human foster siblings. He’s definitely my shadow and wants to be everywhere I am. He has spurts of puppy energy but so far has done lots of snuggling and naps. He has been really excited to explore all his toys. He takes quick breaks in his crate. He LOVES to eat. He slept through the night in his crate without a peep. He’s just the best boy." Rescue story––Cobalt and his sister came in as baby stray puppies to a high volume kill shelter at just 4 weeks old. Growing up in a shelter is no place for a puppy. We just tagged these two and they headed to foster! Available to homes in New England and into NY. We expect them to be medium, maybe larger, when they are full grown. They will thrive with all the enrichment, socialization, structure, and LOVE that all puppies do to become great canine citizens. Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that may be a match for you, some of which are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs and our adoption process is here www.rescueinc.dog/the-process All of our pups come with the following:  spayed or neutered age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) health certificates  dosed with flea and tick + heartworm preventatives new martingale collar (sometimes a harness) with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30-days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian microchip with free registration  sample of Canidae food that your pup is eating prior to pick up  WE ISOLATE OUR OWN PUPS in our state licensed facility, which means we have eyes on your puppy or dog for the MA mandated 48 hours. During this timeframe, your pups not only see our isolation vet twice but also receive additional rounds of dewormer along with pre + probiotics; transition to Canidae food; additional behavior assessments as they decompress; and so much love and thoughtfulness from our volunteers. Your pups are bathed at intake and again before pick up. All are paired in kennels with littermates or for those that travel alone, we have a rotation of volunteers to visit with them. We provide enrichment throughout the day and meditation music during nap time and through the overnight. We use these 48 hours to ready your pup to transition into a foster or adoptive home and do all that we can to reduce their stress while they are with us.  Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.   Approved Massachusetts Rescue #0048 // Registered 501c3 EIN #84-3954548  ##1951570##
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Karnaval

Spaniel (Unknown Type) Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Karnaval is ready for a FOREVER home on 2/21 from Amesbury MA! This sweet + small breed mix litter were born on Christmas Day. Very kind folks in LA took in a very pregnant momma and gave her a warm and safe place to have her babes. Mom is 22 pounds (and pictured) and being kept by the finder. She is sweet as pie and her babies are too. The litter has been inside and socialized since birth. We expect them to be small to medium sized when full grown (dad is unknown). These puppies will thrive with all the enrichment, socialization, and structure that all puppies do to become great canine citizens.  Preference is given to adopters willing to pre-adopt (commit to) a puppy or dog before arrival to MA. Pups not pre-adopted are available to meet in their MA foster homes after your application is approved. Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that may be a match for you, some of which are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs and our adoption process is here www.rescueinc.dog/the-process All of our pups come with the following:  spayed or neutered age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) health certificates  dosed with flea and tick + heartworm preventatives new martingale collar (sometimes a harness) with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30-days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian microchip with free registration  sample of Canidae food that your pup is eating prior to pick up  WE ISOLATE OUR OWN PUPS in our state licensed facility, which means we have eyes on your puppy or dog for the MA mandated 48 hours. During this timeframe, your pups not only see our isolation vet twice but also receive additional rounds of dewormer along with pre + probiotics; transition to Canidae food; additional behavior assessments as they decompress; and so much love and thoughtfulness from our volunteers. Your pups are bathed at intake and again before pick up. All are paired in kennels with littermates or for those that travel alone, we have a rotation of volunteers to visit with them. We provide enrichment throughout the day and meditation music during nap time and through the overnight. We use these 48 hours to ready your pup to transition into a foster or adoptive home and do all that we can to reduce their stress while they are with us.  Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.   Approved Massachusetts Rescue #0048 // Registered 501c3 EIN #84-3954548  ##1951792##
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Pancake

Labrador Retriever Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
–– , + , ! Says her foster fam––“ ! , , , ! . ! . ’ . . ’ . ! . - . . , . . ’ ’ . . , .” Her rescue story––Pancake is a VERY lucky girl as she almost didn’t make it out of the shelter alive. This sweet dog was attacked and like most municipal shelters, the do not have the resources to provide vetting. We tagged her and she went to medical boarding for almost 2 weeks before settling in to a southern foster home before traveling north. She was fostered with MANY dogs there and loves to play. She is now in Billerica MA and though she loves all the attention and is gaining confidence as an only dog, she would make a lovely companion to another dog too. Pancake was a volunteer favorite during her isolation in MA and just won our hearts. We want her to have the world, she deserves it! Pancake ! Her transition into your home will be supported by one of our trainers (3 sessions!) to set herr and your home up for success for his transition from homeless to home! We piloted this program in Fall 2023 with great success.  Preference is given to adopters willing to pre-adopt (commit to) a puppy or dog before arrival to MA. Pups not pre-adopted are available to meet in their MA foster homes after your application is approved. Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that may be a match for you, some of which are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs and our adoption process is here www.rescueinc.dog/the-process All of our pups come with the following:  spayed or neutered age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) health certificates  dosed with flea and tick + heartworm preventatives new martingale collar (sometimes a harness) with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30-days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian microchip with free registration  sample of Canidae food that your pup is eating prior to pick up  WE ISOLATE OUR OWN PUPS in our state licensed facility, which means we have eyes on your puppy or dog for the MA mandated 48 hours. During this timeframe, your pups not only see our isolation vet twice but also receive additional rounds of dewormer along with pre + probiotics; transition to Canidae food; additional behavior assessments as they decompress; and so much love and thoughtfulness from our volunteers. Your pups are bathed at intake and again before pick up. All are paired in kennels with littermates or for those that travel alone, we have a rotation of volunteers to visit with them. We provide enrichment throughout the day and meditation music during nap time and through the overnight. We use these 48 hours to ready your pup to transition into a foster or adoptive home and do all that we can to reduce their stress while they are with us.  Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.   Approved Massachusetts Rescue #0048 // Registered 501c3 EIN #84-3954548  ##1960316##
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Stevie

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Seriously cute, seriously social! This great litter is rolling north at the beginning of April. Mom is 52 pounds (she is traveling too!) and she came into rescue after birthing her babes in a hollow tree. This family has been in a southern foster home since the puppies were 2 weeks old and they are just your typical happy, roly poly, litter that is on the schedule of play, eat, nap, repeat! Momma "Bunnie" has the best mom and has been with them since weaned.  Given their current age and weight, Dad could be larger than their mom and we estimate they will be medium to large dogs when full grown. Ready for home on 4/14 in Amesbury MA. Preference is given to adopters willing to pre-adopt (commit to) a puppy or dog before arrival to MA. Pups not pre-adopted are available to meet in their MA foster homes after your application is approved. Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that may be a match for you, some of which are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs and our adoption process is here www.rescueinc.dog/the-process All of our pups come with the following:  spayed or neutered age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) health certificates  dosed with flea and tick + heartworm preventatives new martingale collar (sometimes a harness) with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30-days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian microchip with free registration  sample of Canidae food that your pup is eating prior to pick up  WE ISOLATE OUR OWN PUPS in our state licensed facility, which means we have eyes on your puppy or dog for the MA mandated 48 hours. During this timeframe, your pups not only see our isolation vet twice but also receive additional rounds of dewormer along with pre + probiotics; transition to Canidae food; additional behavior assessments as they decompress; and so much love and thoughtfulness from our volunteers. Your pups are bathed at intake and again before pick up. All are paired in kennels with littermates or for those that travel alone, we have a rotation of volunteers to visit with them. We provide enrichment throughout the day and meditation music during nap time and through the overnight. We use these 48 hours to ready your pup to transition into a foster or adoptive home and do all that we can to reduce their stress while they are with us.  Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.   Approved Massachusetts Rescue #0048 // Registered 501c3 EIN #84-3954548  ##2003291##

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Rescue Inc

Amesbury, MA 01913

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Go Dogs Go Rescue Inc - NH transport

Seabrook, NH 03874

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Ipswich Humane Group Inc.

P.O. Box 873, Ipswich, MA 01938

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Safe Tails Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 136, Merrimac, MA 01860

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One Tail at a Time Rescue - Haverhill

Haverhill, MA 01830

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Bully Smiles Inc.

1101 Mission Ridge Road, North Hampton, GA 03862

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

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